Chief of Construction Contracts Administration

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 5M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and
promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to
reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Construction Contracts Administration Division of the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

• Directs the administration of construction contracts for major water, sewer, storm drain, road, bridge, public building, and other capital projects.
• Administers the contract bid process, including the preparation of advertisements, the opening and tabulating of bids, and the recommendation of awards.
• Administers the inspection of capital project construction to ensure compliance by the contractor with plans, specifications, and other contractual provisions.
• Makes periodic field inspections of work in progress.
• Approves payments to construction contractors.
• Participates in an annual prequalification of construction contractors.
• Assesses construction contract changes orders and claims to negotiate resolutions.
• Assists in the preparation of the operating budget.
• Directs the preparation of status, expenditure, and detailed completion reports for the Department and other agencies.
• Reviews design projects for value engineering and constructability.
• Reviews and approves schedules for construction projects.
• Determines the assessment of liquidated damages.
• Coordinates with Baltimore County compliance groups such as MWBE and prevailing wage local hire.
• Oversees the inspection and final acceptance of Utility and Road construction on private development projects that include public infrastructure.

• Represents the Department on committees and at public and internal meetings.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness.
• Performs special assignments requested by the Chief of the Bureau or Director of Public Works and Transportation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. www.

WES.org

Mail or deliver documents to
ATTN:
Chief of Construction Contracts Administration
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, operation of motor vehicles, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

• Graduation from a college or university…